Australian Test skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of today's second Ashes Test. Cummins was a close contact of a COVID-positive diner at an Adelaide restaurant last night.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of today's second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval.Cummins has tested negative, but is required to isolate for seven days under South Australian health regulations.
Steve Smith will step in as captain for the day-night Test in Adelaide, starting at 2:30pm local time.Cummins was appointed Australia captain after Tim Paine stood down following a sexting scandal. The 28-year-old collected seven wickets across last week's first Test at the Gabba — five in the first innings and two in the second.
His absence leaves Australia without arguably their best two fast bowlers, with Josh Hazlewood also missing the match with a side injury.
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